AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services Network Products Development team is looking for an experienced hardware engineering professional to help build our next generation networking platforms. The right candidate will play a key role in the design and development of our next generation Ethernet switching platforms for our world class data centers. Strong experience in modular chassis based enterprise/carrier products is a must.
Over the past few years we have increasingly turned to custom features in our networking products implemented in programmable logic devices. These features include environmental monitoring and control custom timing and hardware acceleration.
The ideal candidate is a strong programmable logic designer with experience as a design lead in the networking field. Previous experience designing with programmable logic is required. This includes architectural definition specification detailed design working closely with board designers and software engineers to implement programmable logic devices in our networking products and supporting the validation team in manufacturing test and supporting our products in the field. Previous experience in board design and working with Asian ODM and JDM partners is a plus.
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Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
BSEE with 5 years experience in programmable logic design must have taken products from concept to mass production
Strong logic design skills i.e. state machines asynchronous/synchronous design Boolean logic etc.
Verilog/SystemVerilog coding skills
Advanced knowledge of compilation place and route timing closure and programming of CPLDs/FPGAs
Working knowledge of source control / GIT repositories
Working knowledge of automated builds including Makefiles bash scripts and CI/CD environments
Experience writing test benches
Experience with code reviews
Some C proficiency
Experience managing outside (outside team or outside contractors) vendors on CPLD/FPGA development (documentation interfacing to SW development PLD testing system testing)
Ability to debug code written by others
Good verbal and written communication skills must be organized
Experience as a project and technical lead program management skills is a must
Experience interfacing with cross functional teams such SW engineers HW engineers diagnostic engineers and manufacturing/test engineers
While position is based in Cupertino candidate should be able to accommodate up to 10 travel to both Seattle and Asia. Candidate must be able to enter both Taiwan and China without visa issues.
Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience using Git/AWS CodeCommit repositories and other AWS builder tools such as CodePipeline CodeBuild and S3
Board design experience
Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes logic analyzers and specialized test equipment such as PCI analyzers and incircuit emulators
Experience defining and implementing modular chassis functions such as system redundancy hotswap power distribution environmental control and system management
Experienced interfacing with outside vendors and developers particularly Asian CMs and Asian ODM/JDM partners
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.